Amy Wenger Named Vice Chancellor of UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has named Amy Wenger, MHSA, vice chancellor of its Northwest Regional Campus, effective Dec. 1.
Medical News
COP’s Johnson elected to Executive Committee of American Pharmacists Association Academy
Christopher Johnson, Pharm.D., M.Ed., was recently elected as a member-at-large on the executive committee for the Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management – one of three academies within the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Benefit Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 25, Last Day Nov. 12: Tobacco Pledge Also Due
This year’s Benefit Open Enrollment period will be Oct. 25 through Nov. 12. Benefit changes will take effect January 1, 2022. This is your annual opportunity to review your current elections and make changes for the next year.
HIPAA Annual Update Mandatory Training in My Compass Due Nov. 1
The 2021 HIPAA Annual Update is available online in My Compass. In accordance with Administrative Guide 2.1.42, HIPAA Sanctions Policy, failure to complete the training on or before Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, will result in disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal for employees.
UAMS Sponsors Health and Wellness Expo on Oct. 30
UAMS is sponsoring the Health and Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Statehouse Convention Center, 7 Statehouse Plaza, in Little Rock.
Institute on Aging Holds Drug Take-Back Event on Oct. 22
The Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging is holding a drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22.
UAMS Named Top 10% in Nation for Joint Replacement
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) ranks among the top 10% in the nation for joint replacement surgery for the second year in a row, according to Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.
Cafeteria Announces Razorback Day Menu, Drawing for Free Game Tickets Oct. 22
The UAMS Cafeteria will feature a Razorback Day menu on Oct. 22. A drawing will occur at 3 p.m., Oct. 22 for tickets to the game as well as UAMS Razorback T-shirts.
War Memorial Stadium Parking Alert for Nov. 1-2
Parking at War Memorial Stadium will be unavailable on Monday, Nov. 1, and Tuesday Nov. 2 for the scheduled State Marching Band Competition. In the event of inclement weather, it will be rescheduled for the following week; Monday, Nov. 8 and Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Hot Deal: Fox Green Gives Free Performance Oct. 20; Free admission to State Fair
See Fox Green and band member UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson perform live on the Main Stage at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in celebration of Healthcare Workers Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Free gate admission for health care workers with valid I.D.*